Renowned cricket journalist and former first-class cricketer Qamar Ahmed Khan passed away in Karachi at the age of 88, bringing to a close a remarkable career that spanned several decades. Widely respected for his deep knowledge of the game, he earned recognition as one of Pakistan’s pioneering cricket writers and analysts.
Born in Uttar Pradesh on October 23, 1937, Qamar Ahmed began his cricket journey as a player before establishing himself in journalism. He made his first-class debut for Sindh during the 1956-57 season and impressed by taking three wickets in his first Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match against Karachi Whites.
He later represented Hyderabad in domestic cricket and played a key role in the team’s early successes. During the 1958-59 season, he produced a memorable performance by claiming six wickets in an innings against Khairpur, while also captaining Hyderabad in the 1961-62 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. His highest first-class score remained an unbeaten 68 runs.
Following his playing career, Qamar Ahmed devoted himself to cricket journalism and became one of the most respected voices covering the sport. Throughout his career, he reported on more than 400 Test matches and over 600 One-Day Internationals, in addition to covering numerous ICC tournaments across different countries.
His work earned admiration from readers and cricket followers around the world. Spending many years in the United Kingdom, he continued writing and providing expert analysis while maintaining strong links with Pakistan cricket. His detailed reporting and historical knowledge helped make him a trusted figure in international cricket journalism.
Qamar Ahmed’s passing marks the end of an important chapter in Pakistan’s sporting media history. His contributions as both a cricketer and journalist left a lasting impact on the game, while his decades of dedicated coverage helped document some of cricket’s most memorable moments for future generations.